Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich cracks a smile during a question and answer session with media as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich cracks a smile during a question and answer session with media as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man ... more

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Manu Ginobili (left) and Richard Jefferson are seen at practice as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

Manu Ginobili (left) and Richard Jefferson are seen at practice as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

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Manu Ginobili (left) and Richard Jefferson are seen at practice as... Photo-1923006.33617 - San Antonio Express-News

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Spurs rookie Kawhi Leonard focuses on taking a shot as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

Spurs rookie Kawhi Leonard focuses on taking a shot as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

Tony Parker takes a shot during practice as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

Tony Parker takes a shot during practice as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

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Tony Parker takes a shot during practice as players for the San... Photo-1923001.33617 - San Antonio Express-News

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Manu Ginobili (left) offers a hug to teammate Richard Jefferson during Jefferson's interview session with media as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Manu Ginobili (left) offers a hug to teammate Richard Jefferson during Jefferson's interview session with media as players for the San Antonio Spurs attend their first team practice on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. ... more